You already know that cats are amazing, but scientists from MIT, Virginia Tech and Princeton have found one more reason no other creatures are quite like them. For a long time, it was assumed that cats (like dogs) used their tongues like a ladle to scoop up liquid while they drink. However, the high-speed videos made by the research team unveiled that this wasn't the case at all, and some rather amazing physics is at work every time your pet laps up some water.

Round one of the World's Coolest Dog and Cat Show is over and we've gone through thousands of entries to bring you the 75 best kitty photos on the Web! Only one cat can be "Best in Show," so vote for your favorite today »